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Japan's National CPI rises 2.5% YoY in September, Core CPI rises more than expected

update 2024.10.18 08:35

Japan's National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% YoY in September, compared to the previous reading of 3.0%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday,

Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh food arrived at 2.4% YoY in September versus 2.8% prior. The figure was above the market consensus of 2.3%. 

CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy increased 2.1% YoY in September, compared to the previous reading of a 2.0% rise. 

Market reaction to Japan's National CPI data

Following Japan's CPI inflation data, the USD/JPY pair is up 0.04% on the day at 150.25. 

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